The Desire to Avoid Stress Is to ________ Theory as the Desire

question 57

Multiple Choice

The desire to avoid stress is to ________ theory as the desire to avoid boredom is to ________ theory.

• A) arousal;incentive
• B) instinct;drive-reduction
• C) incentive;instinct
• D) drive-reduction;arousal

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Definitions:

Downward-Sloping Demand

A market condition where demand for a product decreases as its price increases, illustrating the inverse relationship between price and demand.

Pure Monopolist

A single seller in a market that has complete control over the supply of a product and where no close substitutes exist.

Reselling

The act of selling again or selling something that has already been sold or owned, often seen in markets for goods like tickets, merchandise, and real estate.